The Grand Master
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“Based on the true story of master shogi player, Sankichi Sakata.”
Shogi, a Japanese form of chess, is a game that requires skill and determination. When poor sandal-maker Sakata decides to pursue his dream of becoming the Shogi Grand Master Champion, everything is at stake – including his family. What will it cost for Sakata to follow his passion?
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Cast
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Tsumasaburō Bandō
Sankichi Sakata
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Daisuke Itō Director · Hideji Hōjō Author Goro Nishi Composer
First release October 18, 1948 · Produced in Japan · Original title 王将
Production
Daiei Film
Production
Japan
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Languages
Original title
王将
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · October 18, 1948
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No release date listed for United States.
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